So I said we have some big news . . .
And no we aren’t pregnant.
It has been a fun and exciting 9 months in Seattle but as the winter drizzle lead into a drizzly spring we began missing our home. We have been debating whether we should move back for a couple of months. We wanted to get the most out of our experience here in Seattle. We didn’t want to leave Seattle with any regret. We came out here seeking a restful, new season of life and I think we got that and much more. I think it was a good time to collect our thoughts, grow together and figure out our next step.
One of the best parts of being out here was that Nick got to really delve back into his passion for hockey. For those of you who don’t know, when Nick was in high school it was his goal to be in the NHL and he was on the path to see that dream come true when his wrists were injured, ending his career. He has wanted to coach hockey for a while now and moving out here gave him the time to be able to pursue that. One of the things that really confirmed for us that we should be moving back to Colorado was an offer from the Colorado Thunderbirds for Nick to assistant coach their 15U AAA tier 1 team. The Colorado Thunderbirds are one of the best hockey leagues in the nation. 11 of their players were offered full ride scholarships to play hockey at colleges across the nation. How could we pass up a chance like that?
I was drawn back to Colorado because of all the people I love that are there. My best friend just had a baby, my dad is fighting cancer and, lets face it, I miss my mom. I feel like I am missing out on so much life that is happening there and I want to be there with the people that I love. I also am excited to return so I can continue shooting more weddings, families, couples, and babies. I miss the Colorado colors and the beauty that light up most of my photos. I want to continue making fine art prints and hopefully get into some Colorado galleries. You know me . . I love the dark room.
We are also rather excited for the sunshine. We have had random spurts of sunny days but most days are grey and rainy. It was fun at first but when you grow up in so much sunlight and then don’t see it for 60 days straight you go a little nuts.
We still love Seattle and we have made some amazing friends here that we will miss so much. But we feel that our lives are supposed to go on in Colorado and we can’t wait to get back. You expect to see us there full time in mid July although we will be in and out between there and now. We are super excited to find a new place in Denver with all the Colorado charm that we have missed so much.
and yes this is a real gigantic Colorado flag . . . don’t ask.
It has been an absolute pleasure getting to know you and Nick. You are both amazing people and will be missed. I wish you both the best. I know that Lord has big plans for you both and I am so blessed that those plans brought you here so that we could meet. Good Luck Graciekins!
I am going to miss you
I’m gonna miss you too Brandi! I promise that we will stay in touch.
poo.
I’ll miss you both enormously, but I know it’s the right thing for you to do.
You are gonna make me cry. We love you so much jeremy and miss you already!
Are we both fleeing the PNW?! Cheers to new adventures, and new seasons of life, I’m happy always have twitter. Excited for you both.
Adorable how you presented this wonderful news!! YAY!
We miss you too and are so excited for your return. Super thrilled about Nick’s position with the hockey team and all the Colorado brides who will be blessed by your amazing talent Grace. What flag???? 😉
Is that the flag your mom…?
So glad you are coming home! What a great thing for your dad to look forward to!! How exciting for your Mom!!! and all the rest of us!!!!